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Book Synopsis: A PEOPLE BOOK OF THE WEEK WINNER OF THE JQ–WINGATE LITERARY PRIZE
“A haunting tribute to survivors and those lost forever—and a reminder, in our own troubled era, never to forget.” —People
An “exceptional” (The Wall Street Journal) and “poignant” (The New York Times) book in the tradition of rediscovered works like Suite Française and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, the powerful memoir of a fearless Jewish bookseller on a harrowing fight for survival across Nazi-occupied Europe.
In 1921, Françoise Frenkel—a Jewish woman from Poland—fulfills a dream. She opens La Maison du Livre, Berlin’s first French bookshop, attracting artists and diplomats, celebrities and poets. The shop becomes a haven for intellectual exchange as Nazi ideology begins to poison the culturally rich city.
In 1935, the scene continues to darken. First come the new bureaucratic hurdles, followed by frequent police visits and book confiscations. Françoise’s dream finally shatters on Kristallnacht in November 1938, as hundreds of Jewish shops and businesses are destroyed. La Maison du Livre is miraculously spared, but fear of persecution eventually forces Françoise on a desperate, lonely flight to Paris. When the city is bombed, she seeks refuge across southern France, witnessing countless horrors: children torn from their parents, mothers throwing themselves under buses. Secreted away from one safe house to the next, Françoise survives at the heroic hands of strangers risking their lives to protect her.
Published quietly in 1945, then rediscovered nearly sixty years later in an attic, A Bookshop in Berlin is a remarkable story of survival and resilience, of human cruelty and human spirit. In the tradition of Suite Française and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, this book is the tale of a fearless woman whose lust for life and literature refuses to leave her, even in her darkest hours.
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Get ready to embark on a gripping journey through history with "A Bookshop in Berlin: The Rediscovered Memoir of One Woman's Harrowing Escape from the Nazis". This remarkable memoir is a powerful tribute to the survivors and a stark reminder to never forget the atrocities of the past. Garnering rave reviews from publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, this book is poised to become a must-read for those who cherish stories of resilience and hope.
Immerse yourself in the story of Françoise Frenkel, a fearless Jewish bookseller, as she navigates the treacherous landscape of Nazi-occupied Europe. From the opening of La Maison du Livre, Berlin's first French bookshop, to the darkening shadows of Nazi ideology, every page is filled with heart-stopping tension. Experience the fear and desperation as Françoise fights against bureaucratic hurdles, police visits, and the confiscation of books.
As Françoise's dream shatters on Kristallnacht in 1938, you'll be on the edge of your seat, following her desperate flight to Paris. Feel her anguish as she witnesses the countless horrors inflicted upon innocent families, and be amazed by the courage of strangers who risk their lives to protect her. This memoir is not only a testament to human cruelty but also a celebration of the indomitable human spirit that refuses to be extinguished even in the darkest hours.
Published quietly in 1945, "A Bookshop in Berlin" remained hidden for nearly sixty years until it was rediscovered in an attic. Now, it is your opportunity to delve into this forgotten gem and join Françoise on her remarkable journey of survival and resilience. If you loved books like Suite Française and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, this is a must-read addition to your collection. Order your copy today and witness the power of literature in the face of adversity.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of survival and courage. Order your copy of "A Bookshop in Berlin: The Rediscovered Memoir of One Woman's Harrowing Escape from the Nazis" now by clicking here. Uncover the hidden stories of history and be inspired by Françoise's unwavering passion for life and literature.
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